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19/06/2024

Got little kids? Grandkids? Nieces, nephews, baby neighbours? Take a listen to the Tale of Eddie Elephant on our new podcast series and let me know how they respond. Music by Adam Howard and myself. Narrated by yours truly. Including backing vocals. A podcast with a difference

(African Tales) A kiddies' tale in rhythm, rhyme and song. Eddie Elephant travels to school, feeling quite pleased with himself. The other animals want him off the bus due to his size but he perseveres through the bullying and keeps on keeping on. When the bus breaks down, Eddie shows true grit and....

13/06/2024

Hear ye. Hear ye. Catch the buzz at the SA Music and Podcast Festival, happening 14 & 15 June in Jozi. I’ll be joining Solid Gold Podcasts tomorrow morning to launch our unique new audio channel, Solid Gold Story Time, speak about the value of the heard word, & perform one of my original story songs as a live podcast demo. You’ll truly believe your ears. Book via Computicket.

10/06/2024

Honoured and blessed to be a featured speaker at this first-of-its-kind Festival. Tune in to Radio 2000 today at 16h10 to hear all about it from Nicholas Regisford. The SA Podcast and Music Festival, happening on June 14th and 15th at the Red Roman Shed, Emperors Palace.

Get the inside scoop on the incredible lineup, including special performances by Big Zulu, DJ Arch Junior, Robot Boii, DJ Sbu, Lynn Joffe, DJ Cleo, DJ ThabiThabs, and Bread 4 Soul. Discover what to expect from keynote addresses, A&R workshops, and live showcases from top industry experts and artists.

I’ll be demonstrating a live podcast to celebrate the heard word and its affect on the literacy development and formative love of reading for young children. And launching our unique channel, Solid Gold Story Time with Gavin Kennedy

Don’t miss out! Tune in to Radio 2000 and visit podcastandmusicfest.co.za for more details.

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17/05/2024

Thrilled to be participating in the Amazwi Children's Literature Conference on 5/6 June. I'm presenting a paper about the vital importance of music and the 'heard word' in the development of literacy and love of literature. I've called it 'Once Upon a Record Player'. It has a certain ring. What are your very first memories of stories? Were they told to you over and over? Were they sung? Can you remember the words and pictures? Did early stories graduate to the page?

05/05/2024

On Wednesday I’ll be conducting a storytelling masterclass for selected business mentors at ORT Jet Business Community to unlock their inner storyteller. Sorry, by invite only. But another step taken along my writer’s giveback journey, sharing tips, techniques, insights and constructive criticism in the realm of personal and brand storytelling. If you’re interested in a private consultation or a group workshop, pm me and let me know.

20/03/2024

Delighted to be the head judge for these prestigious awards, acknowledging practioners in the SA culture space

29/02/2024

Honoured and blessed to be included in the lineup on March 10 at 10h00. Sue Nyathi Zukiswa Wanner Xoli KaMadlala Lebo Mazibuko can't wait to interact with you all.

13/02/2024

Happy This article is from a few years ago but we still stand by every word. Every script. Every sound. Every lingo. 📻 🌍 🌞

SPONSORED | Branded storytelling radio brings the intimacy and resonance of a person’s mother tongue into people’s homes

08/02/2024

The Stingray array awaits for this Saturday’s song and shout out to the power of storytelling. Bookcirclecapital

08/02/2024

Unlock your inner storyteller on Feb 17. Join me for this intensive writing masterclass at the gorgeous Hyatt House Hotel in Rosebank. Under the auspices of Rosebank Writers Jo'burg. A few places left. DM me for confirmation. It’s gonna be lit. 🔥

07/02/2024

It never rains but it pours stories. Here’s a QR code of me reading extracts from Wanda while my agent pitched her across the globe. Treat yourself to a chapter sip. And let me know what you think. Jacqui Benson-Mabombo this one’s for you.

07/02/2024

Happy And to celebrate in real time you can listen to the full story of The Tale of Stingray Charles, penned by Adam Howard and myself, recited by me, with the maestro’s masterful jazz backings. Special shout-out to Michael Richard who plays Sting Ray Charles himself. Click on link to select the full story or choos a song or two. There’s also an option to singalong to the backtracks. Proud and Read Aloud.

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